If you\u2019re feeling like you want to work a touch of the past into your decor and you\u2019re not sure where to start, here are 6 great ways to do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStart It From The Bottom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIt really helps to narrow down a certain mood or atmosphere for each room. Are you going for a cozy, chill-out kind of vibe? Or maybe something a little bit funky and edgy? There are colors, patterns, materials that suit each mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have a lounge space you may want to try a faded\u00a0illusion rugs<\/a>\u00a0with light, pastel colors. You can also use a rug to tie contrasting elements, like traditional and modern, together.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDon\u2019t underestimate the power that a well-placed, well-chosen rug<\/a> can do for a room. It may be a feature that we often overlook when redecorating, but its power to transform is extraordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAdd A Little Reflection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhether you want to bring in more light, give the illusion that a certain space is bigger than it actually is, or are looking for an unusual yet striking focal piece, a vintage mirror or two may just be your answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Older mirrors bring a great sense of personality to a room. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, not to mention styles, and you\u2019re bound to find one that suits your tastes. You can use the aged mirror as a backdrop in your kitchen or one with an ornately carved frame right in the entrance above an entry table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThere are endless ways to decorate with mirrors<\/a> that can really kick your decor up a few notches. The great thing about mirrors is that they are as beautiful as they are functional, and you can never really have enough!<\/p>\n\n\n\nStatement Furniture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nVintage furniture works as a terrific statement piece in any space, especially if the overall theme is more contemporary. Not all your furniture has to be from the same era, in fact, mixing up the different styles, colors and materials of different periods lend a level of texture that is both interesting and aesthetically pleasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A great way to play around with vintage furniture is to use items in rooms that they were not originally intended for; like a vanity table in the entrance, a vintage folding screen as a room divider, a dresser as a liquor cabinet, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A vintage piece of furniture can even be made the focal point of the room by surrounding it with monochrome furniture or simply by placing it among less eye-catching pieces. There are really just so many lovely different pieces of antique and vintage furniture, as well as ways to use them to spice up your space; you\u2019ll just have to try them out to see what suits you best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Renew, Reuse, Recycle <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nJust as you can use furniture where they weren\u2019t intended to be used, you can also repurpose pieces into something completely different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Try transforming a door into a coffee table, an old suitcase into a chair, old board games into conversation-starting coffee or side tables, a few old crates can be stacked to make a rustic shelf, a crib into an outdoor bench. You can also reimagine little knick-knacks like ashtrays into jewelry holders, stitching vintage handkerchiefs into a curtain for the bedroom window, an old mailbox as storage for newspapers and magazines, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThese kinds of things can be found at flea markets, garage sales, your grandparents\u2019 house, and they\u2019re things that are likely to be left to collect dust. If you can find a way to turn them into something useful or even decorative, you\u2019ll be breathing new life into something forgotten, and adding an entirely unique, vintage touch to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Art<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSome of the world\u2019s most coveted works of art weren\u2019t discovered until long after the artist\u2019s time. Who knows what kind of underestimated treasure you could come across in an antique store?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vintage paintings, sketches, sculptures, and even frames can be a great addition to your decor. Even old movie posters serve as a great conversational piece to add a little life and character to your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Light It Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNever underestimate the power of lighting. Lighting does much more than just brighten up a dark space. Lighting sets the mood, adds personality, and can really affect the rest of the decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Older lights tend to be much softer, which adds a kind of texture and mystery you can\u2019t find in modern lighting.<\/a> You can also use lamps and fixtures for decorative purposes combined with the right light bulb<\/a> so you can make the most of it, especially since some pretty ones don\u2019t actually do much by way of adding physical light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t underestimate the power that a well-placed, well-chosen rug<\/a> can do for a room. It may be a feature that we often overlook when redecorating, but its power to transform is extraordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you want to bring in more light, give the illusion that a certain space is bigger than it actually is, or are looking for an unusual yet striking focal piece, a vintage mirror or two may just be your answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Older mirrors bring a great sense of personality to a room. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, not to mention styles, and you\u2019re bound to find one that suits your tastes. You can use the aged mirror as a backdrop in your kitchen or one with an ornately carved frame right in the entrance above an entry table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are endless ways to decorate with mirrors<\/a> that can really kick your decor up a few notches. The great thing about mirrors is that they are as beautiful as they are functional, and you can never really have enough!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vintage furniture works as a terrific statement piece in any space, especially if the overall theme is more contemporary. Not all your furniture has to be from the same era, in fact, mixing up the different styles, colors and materials of different periods lend a level of texture that is both interesting and aesthetically pleasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A great way to play around with vintage furniture is to use items in rooms that they were not originally intended for; like a vanity table in the entrance, a vintage folding screen as a room divider, a dresser as a liquor cabinet, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A vintage piece of furniture can even be made the focal point of the room by surrounding it with monochrome furniture or simply by placing it among less eye-catching pieces. There are really just so many lovely different pieces of antique and vintage furniture, as well as ways to use them to spice up your space; you\u2019ll just have to try them out to see what suits you best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just as you can use furniture where they weren\u2019t intended to be used, you can also repurpose pieces into something completely different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try transforming a door into a coffee table, an old suitcase into a chair, old board games into conversation-starting coffee or side tables, a few old crates can be stacked to make a rustic shelf, a crib into an outdoor bench. You can also reimagine little knick-knacks like ashtrays into jewelry holders, stitching vintage handkerchiefs into a curtain for the bedroom window, an old mailbox as storage for newspapers and magazines, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These kinds of things can be found at flea markets, garage sales, your grandparents\u2019 house, and they\u2019re things that are likely to be left to collect dust. If you can find a way to turn them into something useful or even decorative, you\u2019ll be breathing new life into something forgotten, and adding an entirely unique, vintage touch to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the world\u2019s most coveted works of art weren\u2019t discovered until long after the artist\u2019s time. Who knows what kind of underestimated treasure you could come across in an antique store?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vintage paintings, sketches, sculptures, and even frames can be a great addition to your decor. Even old movie posters serve as a great conversational piece to add a little life and character to your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Never underestimate the power of lighting. Lighting does much more than just brighten up a dark space. Lighting sets the mood, adds personality, and can really affect the rest of the decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Older lights tend to be much softer, which adds a kind of texture and mystery you can\u2019t find in modern lighting.<\/a> You can also use lamps and fixtures for decorative purposes combined with the right light bulb<\/a> so you can make the most of it, especially since some pretty ones don\u2019t actually do much by way of adding physical light.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAdd A Little Reflection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Renew, Reuse, Recycle <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Light It Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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